Winner Mr Aspell had come back from retirement to race today, watched by his three daughters, wife and parents.

He said he felt a mixture of “tiredness and adrenaline” after his horse romped home at odds of 25-1.

Mr Aspell, 37, called it a “wonderful day” saying: “I have been watching the National from being a very young boy” and while he enjoyed sharing others success, it was “great to get the chance” to win himself.

All the horses are alright, despite many falling at the fences on the course which covers almost four and a half miles.